Child Health USA 2005

Bar Chart: Children’s Trips to the Emergency Room/Emergency Department, by Age: 2003

Bar Chart: Children’s Trips to the Emergency Room/Emergency Department,
by Age: 2003

(Percent)

Under 5 Years
No Trips: 72.8
1-3 Trips: 25.2
4 or More Trips: 2.1

5-9 Years
No Trips: 80.6
1-3 Trips: 18.5
5 or More Trips: 0.9

10-14 Years
No Trips: 83.6
1-3 Trips: 15.3
6 or More Trips: 1.1

15-17 Years No Trips: 79.2
1-3 Trips: 19.6
7 or More Trips: 1.2

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Health Interview Survey, 2003. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
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